9-512 January 2017 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL High Intensity Gas Fired Infrared Unit Heaters Model IHR, Control Codes 47, 48, 97, 98, 27, and 67
INSTRUCTIONS APPLY TO: Installation Operation Maintenance
! WARNING ! HAZARD INTENSITY LEVELS Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, • DANGER: Failure to comply will result in severe service or maintenance can cause property personal injury or death and property damage damage, injury or death. Read the installation, • WARNING: Failure to comply could result in severe operating, and service/maintenance instructions personal injury or death and/or property damage. thoroughly before installing or servicing this • CAUTION: Failure to comply could result in minor equipment. personal injury and/or property damage.
! WARNING ! CONTENTS Gas-Fired appliances are not designed for use in Section Page hazardous atmospheres containing flammable vapors or combustible dust, or atmospheres 1. Safety...... 3 containing chlorinated or halogenated hydrocarbons. 2. Installation...... 9 FOR YOUR SAFETY 3. Operation...... 19 The use and storage of gasoline or other flammable 4. Maintenance...... 20 vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this appliance is hazardous. 5. Limited Warranty...... 24
FOR YOUR SAFETY These heaters must NOT be used in the following applications: If you smell gas: • Enclosed swimming pool areas 1. Open Windows. • Areas with contaminated atmospheres. 2. Do not touch electrical Switches. • Areas requiring explosion-proof equipment. 3. Extinguish any open flame. • Process heating applications. 4. Immediately call your gas supplier. 5. If gas supplier cannot be reached, call fire department. ATTENTION Mount a copy of these instructions adjacent FOR INDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY. to the heater and retain a copy for future NOT FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. reference. IHR Series Manual Contents
1.0 Safety ...... 3 Safety Symbols ...... 3 Applications ...... 3 Clearance to Combustibles ...... 4 Gas Connection ...... 6 Standards, Certifications and Government Regulations ...... 6 Safety Signs and Labels ...... 8
2.0 Installation ...... 9 Design ...... 9 Heater Placement ...... 10 Total Area Heating ...... 10 Spot Heating ...... 11 Heater Mounting ...... 12 Ventilation ...... 13 Gas Supply ...... 14 Leak Testing ...... 16 Electrical Requirements and Wiring Diagrams ...... 17
3.0 Operation ...... 19
4.0 Maintenance ...... 20 Troubleshooting Guide ...... 21 Heater Assembly Components ...... 22 Parts Listing ...... 23
5.0 Limited Warranty ...... 24
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IHR Series Manual 1.0 Safety • Safety Symbols • Applications 1.0 Safety
! WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause property damage, serious injury, or death. Read and understand the installation, operating, and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. Only trained,! qualified gas installation and service personnel may install or service this equipment.
Safety Symbols
Safety is the most important consideration during installation, operation, and maintenance of the infrared heater. You will see the following symbols and signal words when there is a hazard related to safety or property damage.
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation ! WARNING which, if not avoided, could result in death or injury.
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation ! CAUTION which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Notice indicates a potentially hazardous situation NOTICE which, if not avoided, could result in property damage. Applications
This is not an explosion proof heater. Consult your local fire marshal, insurance carrier, and other authorities for approval of the proposed installation. Commercial / Industrial (Indoor Use Only) Infrared heaters are designed and certified for! use in industrial and commercial buildings such as warehouses, manufacturing plants, aircraft hangars, and vehicle maintenance shops. For maximum safety, the building must be evaluated for potential hazards before installing the heater system. A critical safety factor to consider before installation is the clearance to combustibles. Residential This heater is NOT approved for use in any residential application. This includes, but not limited to, attached garages, living quarters, solariums, etc. Consult the local fire marshal and/or insurance provider if unsure of your application.
! WARNING Not For Residential Use. Installation of an infrared heater system in residential indoor spaces, RV’s, mobile homes, etc. may result in property damage, asphyxiation, fire, serious injury, or death.
2 3 1.0 Safety • Clearance to Combustibles IHR Series Manual
Clearance to Combustibles
! WARNING
Placement of explosive objects, flammable objects, liquids, and vapors close to the heater may result in explosion, fire, property damage, serious injury, or death. Do not store, or use, explosive objects, liquids, and vapor in the vicinity of the heater. Failure to comply with the published clearances to combustibles could result in personal injury, death, and/or property damage. ! CAUTION Signs shall be posted specifying the maximum permissible stacking height in order to maintain clearances to combustibles.
Hazards Include: For maximum safety the building must be evaluated for hazards before installing the heater system. Examples include, but are not limited to:
• Gas and electrical lines • Vehicle parking areas • Combustible and explosive materials • Vehicles with lifts or cranes • Chemical storage areas • Storage areas with stacked materials • Areas of high chemical fume concentrations • Lights • Provisions for accessibility to the heater • Sprinkler heads • Adequate clearances around air openings • Overhead doors and tracks • Combustion and ventilating air supply • Dirty, contaminated environment A critical safety factor to consider before installation is the clearances to combustibles. Clearance to combustibles is defined as the minimum distance you must have between the infrared surface, or reflector, and the combustible item. Considerations must also be made for moving objects around the infrared heater. The following is a partial list of items to maintain clearances from: Combustible Items Include: Moving Objects Include: • Wood • Overhead doors • Paper • Vehicles on lifts • Fabric • Cranes • Chemicals • Hoists • Wall or roof insulation • Car wash equipment The stated clearance to combustibles represents a surface temperature of 90°F (50°C) above room temperature. Building materials with a low heat tolerance (such as plastic, vinyl siding, canvas, tri-ply, etc.) may be subject to degradation at lower temperatures. It is the installer’s responsibility to assure that adjacent materials are protected from degradation. When installing the infrared heater system, the minimum clearances to combustibles must be maintained. These distances are shown in Chart 1.1 and on the heater. If you are unsure of the potential hazards, consult your local fire marshal, fire insurance carrier, or other qualified authorities on the installation of gas fired infrared heaters for approval of the proposed installation. 4 IHR Series Manual 1.0 Safety • Clearance to Combustibles
Chart 1.1 • Clearance to Combustibles in Inches (see Figure 1.1)
Model No. Sides Back Top Below/Front IHR 30 30 18 28 72 IHR 60 32 18 40 72* IHR 90 48 30 42 98 IHR 130 48 30 52 120 IHR 160 50 32 60 132 * This clearance is 80 in. when the heater is fitted with a parabolic reflector. NOTE: If the heater is mounted beneath a non-combustible surface, a 24 in. minimum top clearance must be maintained from the top of the heater to prevent overheating the controls.
Figure 1.1 • Clearance to Combustibles
Top Back Manifold or Control End
Side Side Front
20° - 35°
Mount Heater Level - Side to Side -
Below FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
4 5 1.0 Safety • Gas Connection • Standards, Certifications and Government Regulations IHR Series Manual
Gas Connection
! WARNING An approved connector, suitable for the environment of equipment usage, is required. Visible or excessive swaying, flexing, and vibration of the gas connectionsmust be avoided to prevent failure. Neither the gas pipe nor the connector shall be placed in the ‘flue discharge area’. In no case shall the gas supply support the weight of the heater.
To ensure your safety, and comply with the terms of the warranty, all units must be installed in accordance with these instructions.
Standards, Certifications and Government Regulations
Installation of this infrared heater must comply with all applicable local, state, and national specifications, regulations and building codes. Contact the local building inspector and/or fire marshal for guidance.
In the absence of local codes, the installation must conform to the latest edition of: United States: National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54). Canada: CAN/CGA B149.1 and .2, Canadian Electrical Code C22.1 Copies of these standards can be viewed or purchased at www.nfpa.org or www.scc.ca.
Chart 1.2 • Standards and Code Installation Guidelines • Building Aspect Building Codes and Guidelines Aspect The heater must be electrically grounded in accordance with the following codes: United States: Refer to National Electrical Code®, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition). Electrical Wiring must conform to the latest edition of National Electrical Code®, local ordinances, and any special diagrams furnished.
Canada: Refer to Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 Part 1 (latest edition). Venting must comply with the requirements within this manual and the following codes: Venting United States: Refer to NFPA54/ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition), the National Fuel Gas Code.
Canada: Refer to CAN/CGA B149.1 Installation Codes for Gas Burning Appliances.
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Chart 1.3 • Standards and Code Installation Guidelines • Building Type Building Codes and Guidelines Aspect Public Installation of this infrared heater in public garages must conform to the following Garages codes: United States: Standard for Parking Structures NFPA 88A (latest edition) or the Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages NFPA 30A (latest edition).
Canada: Refer to CAN/CGA B149.1 and B149.2: Installation Codes for Gas Burning Appliances. Guidelines: • Heaters must not be installed less than 8 ft. (2.4 m) above the floor. Minimum clearances to combustibles must be maintained from vehicles parked below the heater.
• When installed over hoists, minimum clearances to combustibles must be maintained from the upper most point of objects on the hoist. Aircraft Installation of this infrared heater in aircraft hangars must be in accordance with the Hangars following codes: United States: Refer to Standard for Aircraft Hangars, ANSI/NFPA 409 (latest edition).
In Canada: Refer to Standard CAN/CGA B149.1 and B149.2. Guidelines: • In aircraft storage and servicing areas, heaters shall be installed at least 10 ft. (3 m) from above the upper surface of wings or of the engine enclosures of the highest aircraft that may be housed in the hangar. The measurement shall be made from the wing or engine enclosure, whichever is higher from the floor, to the bottom of the heater.
• In areas adjoining the aircraft storage area (e.g., shops, offices) the bottom of heaters shall be installed no less than 8 ft. (2.4 m) above the floor.
• Suspended or elevated heaters shall be located in spaces where they shall not be subject to damage by aircraft, cranes, movable scaffolding, or other objects.
Provisions shall be made to assure accessibility to suspended infrared heaters for recurrent maintenance purposes.
Applicable authorities governing the manufacturing or installation of this heater include (but are not limited to) the following organizations: In the United States: In Canada:
• NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 - National Fuel Gas Code. • CAN/CGA B149.1-10 - Natural Gas and • ANSI Z83.19/C2.35 - Gas-fired High Intensity Propane Installation Code. Infrared Heaters. • ANSI Z83.19/C2.35 - Gas-fired High Intensity • ANSI/NFPA 70 - National Electric Code. Infrared Heaters. • IRSC. • C22.1 Part 1 - Canadian Electrical Code.
6 7 1.0 Safety • Safety Signs and Labels IHR Series Manual
Safety Signs and Labels
It is important to provide warnings to alert individuals to potential hazards and safety actions. ANSI Z83.19 and the National Fuel Gas Code require you to post a sign “specifying the maximum permissible stacking height to maintain the required clearances from the heater to the combustibles” near the heater’s thermostat or in absence of such thermostats in a conspicuous location. Signs should state the hazards for the particular application and be legible to the building occupants. Consult the factory or a factory representative for additional information on signage compliance.
Safety warning labels must be maintained on the S R I H R FOR INDOOR (Non-Residential) INSTALLATION ONLY. High - Intensity Infrared Heater infrared heater. Illustrations of the safety labels, Class IIIA Permanent Label M I H RSI R S I H and their locations, are pictured below. IHR 60S 47 60,000 05/97 Natural Gas